Comments on: Is It Ever OK To Break Best Practices?

By: G

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 16:17:35 +0000

I’d be very glad if everyone mentions what’s in the newsletter in a comparison with what’s on the site/rss. I subscribe RSS and don’t really want to miss anything but newsletters usually are taken as alternative to RSS with pretty the same information or just the links to the new entries. However, if there is a difference, nobody bothers to mention it.

By: Justin Premick

Justin Premick — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:16:29 +0000

Great comments all around here, guys & gals. I love seeing the different perspectives, and it’s been especially cool to see a few StuckinCustoms.com readers stop by and share their thoughts as subscribers to this newsletter.

By: Charlie Brown

Charlie Brown — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 02:58:13 +0000

"WAY too much color." – Ansel Adams

"Where’s the hope?" – the big BO

"More cowbell." – Will Farrell

By: Russ

Russ — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 22:35:59 +0000

I am a subscriber to the StuckInCustoms.com letter and a daily visitor to the site.

Trey’s photography and processing techniques are outstanding and that is why we subscribe and visit. The formatting itself is irrelevant. When you are expecting to see big amazing works of art then you are willing to accept a little unconventional scrolling, or an extra moment to let a page load.

And for the record, I have even visited the site from my blackberry pearl with success.

By: Joost van der Leij

Joost van der Leij — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 20:42:16 +0000

I never follow best practises and it works for me. Better to just test everything and keep what works.

By: Stephen

Stephen — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 06:00:38 +0000

This is an absolutely lovely web site and I for one have subscribed to the email and haven’t really had an issue with anything so far. I don’t think the few of you that commented negatively really has an appreications for what Trey is prouducing here. Of course its not for everyone so hey just don’t sign up. From the stats I don’t think the size has really hurt him and he seems pretty business savy so I’m sure he’s always looking to improve if we’er to improve his bottom line.

By: Zipping Through Tokyo, and a Live Video Chat with you on Thursday!

Zipping Through Tokyo, and a Live Video Chat with you on Thursday! — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 05:44:56 +0000

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By: Max Miller

Max Miller — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:08:11 +0000

I have to agree with Yee and Paul. If it were user friendly might they see an increase in traffic? Forcing people to go the long way will not make long term customers out of your members. Sooner or later the novelty wears off.

By: Jon Coleman

Jon Coleman — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 18:53:41 +0000

Beautiful stuff.

I really dislilke having to sidescroll.

I usually tailor my monitor to accomodate my slight vision issues, so about 1280×1024. I tried it on my other computer with a wide screen to fit, but had to go get my glasses. Re g’s comment…um What web stats, and how do I get them for myself?

By: Angela Wills

Angela Wills — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 01:39:11 +0000

Very interesting example! I love the newsletter signup page and it could be applied to many different niches I believe.

I’ve also heard that the first email out to your subscribers is probably when they are the most attentive so good for them for taking advantage of that. I guess is people decide to stick around after all that content then they are going to be loyal subscribers hooked on great info.